Atty. Jay Gordon Cohen

Atty. Jay Gordon Cohen

Jay Gordon Cohen is a lawyer practicing corporate and business law, securities law, venture capital/private equity law and 2 other areas of law. Jay Gordon received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Jay Gordon Cohen at a glance

Jay Gordon Cohen is a business, m&a, securities, and entertainment attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), Maryland (1988), and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1981) and George Washington University Law School J.D. with honors George Washington University Law School J.D. 1986 Member George Washington University Law School J.D. George Washington Law Review Geo (—). Active member of C. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jay Gordon Cohen is a lawyer practicing corporate and business law, securities law, venture capital/private equity law and 2 other areas of law
  • Jay Gordon received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Jay Gordon practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Gordon Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Gordon Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jay Gordon Cohen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jay Gordon Cohen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Securities Law

Jay Gordon Cohen is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maryland →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Jay Gordon Cohen is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay Gordon Cohen

Where is Jay Gordon Cohen's law office located?
Jay Gordon Cohen's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Gordon Cohen handle?
Jay Gordon Cohen focuses on business, m&a, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Jay Gordon Cohen practiced law?
Jay Gordon Cohen has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jay Gordon Cohen go to law school?
Jay Gordon Cohen earned their education at (B.A., 1981); (—).
How can I contact Jay Gordon Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1981
George Washington University Law School J.D. with honors George Washington University Law School J.D. 1986 Member George Washington University Law School J.D. George Washington Law Review Geo
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
Maryland
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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